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Video editing is combining video clips or segments of video into one continuous video. With video editing you can also slow down or speed up the entire video or portions of the video. It also allows you to add music, or a narrative, or cut the sound altoghether. The addition of titles, credits, and still pictures can be edited into the video as well as transitions and special effects and you can cut segments out of the video you don't see fit.
What applications are available for video editing? There are many applications available for video editing, first check with your video recording device, most recorders, camcorders, and cameras come with their own software from the manufacturer. If your device does not come with it's own software or, the software isn't standing up to your expectations they are a lot of video editing applications available. Top Ten Reviewshas a comparison and review chart that offers a lot of information including prices. To access the chart just click on the Top Ten Review link highlighted above. Ranging in price from $47.99 - $99.99 they reviewed the following 15 applications:
Are there free video editing software applications? Microsoft offers a free video editing application and may already be installed on your PC, it is called Windows Live Movie Maker, to find out more information click on the highlighted text. To download a copy simply click on the Windows Live Movie Maker picture.
Source: Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker
If you want to edit videos with a Mac, Apple has free software as well called iMovie. To find out more information click on the highlighted text. To download a copy simply click on the Applie iMovie picture.
What types of files are videos? According to FileInfo.Com there are 320 file types for video. The complete list can be found by clicking on the link. The most common ones according to FileInfo are:
How can I share my video? Aside from sharing your video on Facebook and Myspace, there are many websites available in which you can share your videos. According to Mark R Robertson’s 2009 video guide there are 286 different sites of which 219 are English sites. Mark’s list can be found by clicking on his link. Word of caution, check to make sure the site is appropriate for your intended use. Top ten reviewsfor 2011 for Video Sharing websites has a side-by-side review comparison that can be found at they’re list is as follows:
Where can I get additional information in regards to video editing and video sharing? For additional information in regards to video editing or video sharing please refer to the references at the bottom of this FAQ.
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How do I search this FAQ?
What is video editing?
What applications are available for video editing?
Are there free video editing software applications?
What types of files are videos?
How can I share my video?
Will I need to open an account to share my video?
Where can I get additional information in regards to video editing and video sharing?
References used in this FAQ
Additional References
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How do I search this FAQ?
To perform a search for a key word of this FAQ simply select ctrl+f on your keyboard, a find dialog box will open on the top of your page. Simply start typing in the word you are looking for and find starts highlighting the instances as you type. To jump from one instance to the next select enter on your keyboard.
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What is video editing?
Video editing is combining video clips or segments of video into one continuous video. With video editing you can also slow down or speed up the entire video or portions of the video. It also allows you to add music, or a narrative, or cut the sound altoghether. The addition of titles, credits, and still pictures can be edited into the video as well as transitions and special effects and you can cut segments out of the video you don't see fit.
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What applications are available for video editing?
There are many applications available for video editing, first check with your video recording device, most recorders, camcorders, and cameras come with their own software from the manufacturer. If your device does not come with it's own software or, the software isn't standing up to your expectations they are a lot of video editing applications available. Top Ten Reviewshas a comparison and review chart that offers a lot of information including prices. To access the chart just click on the Top Ten Review link highlighted above. Ranging in price from $47.99 - $99.99 they reviewed the following 15 applications:
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Are there free video editing software applications?
Microsoft offers a free video editing application and may already be installed on your PC, it is called Windows Live Movie Maker, to find out more information click on the highlighted text. To download a copy simply click on the Windows Live Movie Maker picture.
If you want to edit videos with a Mac, Apple has free software as well called iMovie. To find out more information click on the highlighted text. To download a copy simply click on the Applie iMovie picture.
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What types of files are videos?
According to FileInfo.Com there are 320 file types for video. The complete list can be found by clicking on the link. The most common ones according to FileInfo are:
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How can I share my video?
Aside from sharing your video on Facebook and Myspace, there are many websites available in which you can share your videos. According to Mark R Robertson’s 2009 video guide there are 286 different sites of which 219 are English sites. Mark’s list can be found by clicking on his link. Word of caution, check to make sure the site is appropriate for your intended use. Top ten reviewsfor 2011 for Video Sharing websites has a side-by-side review comparison that can be found at they’re list is as follows:
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Will I need to open an account to share my video?
Yes, if you use one of the sites suggested in the previous answer.
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Where can I get additional information in regards to video editing and video sharing?
For additional information in regards to video editing or video sharing please refer to the references at the bottom of this FAQ.
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References used in this FAQ
Video Editing http://www.mediacollege.com/video/editing/tutorial/definition.html
File Types http://www.fileinfo.com/filetypes/video
Video Sharing http://www.reelseo.com/list-video-sharing-websites/
Video Sharing http://video-share-review.toptenreviews.com/index.html
2011 Video Editing Software Comparisons & Reviews http://video-editing-software-review.toptenreviews.com/index.html
Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/downloads/windows-live and
http://explore.live.com/windows-live-movie-maker
Apple iMovie http://www.apple.com/ilife/imovie/ and http://support.apple.com/downloads/#iMovie
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Additional References
Top 10 Video Editing Applications http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/85498.aspx
Video Editing Software http://desktopvideo.about.com/lr/video_editing_software/533251/1/
18 Free Video Editing Applications http://savedelete.com/best-free-windows-video-editing-software.html
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